Oshae Brissett

Oshae Jahve Brissett (born June 20, 1998) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange.

Oshae Brissett
Brissett with the Indiana Pacers in 2022
No. 12 – Boston Celtics
PositionPower forward / small forward
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1998-06-20) June 20, 1998
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeSyracuse (2017–2019)
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Toronto Raptors
2019–2020→Raptors 905
2021Fort Wayne Mad Ants
2021–2023Indiana Pacers
2023–presentBoston Celtics
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

Early life

Brissett was born in Toronto to mother McKeitha McFarlane and father Bernard Brissett, who had separated around the time of his birth.[1] He is of Jamaican descent.[2] Brissett spent the first four years of his life living in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood before moving to Mississauga.[3] After initially attending high school at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Secondary School in Mississauga, Brissett moved away from home to attend Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada in order to hone his skills against better competition and to improve his chances of recruitment by a major college. After Findlay Prep, Brissett returned to Canada and spent a year at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario, where he excelled as team captain.[4]

College career

Brissett committed to Syracuse after receiving offers from USC, Oregon, and Memphis.[5] He entered the Orange starting lineup immediately, providing an interior presence alongside guards Tyus Battle and Frank Howard.[6] Brissett averaged 14.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game in his first collegiate season.[7]

Following Brissett's freshman season, there was speculation that he could test the waters in the 2018 NBA draft. However, he announced his intention to return to Syracuse for his sophomore season on April 11, 2018.[8] As a sophomore, Brissett averaged 12.4 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. After the season, he declared his eligibility for the NBA Draft and forfeited his remaining two years of collegiate eligibility.[9] However, Brissett was not drafted.

Professional career

Toronto Raptors (2019–2020)

On July 23, 2019, Brissett signed with the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association.[10] On October 21, Brissett’s contract was converted to a two-way contract. Under the terms of the deal, he would split time between the Raptors and their NBA G League affiliate, the Raptors 905.[11] He made his NBA debut on November 19 against the Miami Heat.[12] On January 7, 2020, Brissett played his best game of the season, scoring a then-career high 12 points and grabbing six rebounds, one assist, and one steal in a 101–99 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.[13] In the G League, Brissett averaged 15.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.[14] Following the season, the Raptors extended a qualifying offer to him, making him a restricted free agent.[15] He later signed a partially guaranteed, two-year contract extension.[16] Brissett was waived by the team at the end of training camp preceding the 2020–21 season.[17]

Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2021)

Brissett was selected 21st overall in the first 2021 NBA G League draft by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and was later included in the single-site season roster announced on January 11, 2021.[18] He played in 12 games and averaged 18.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 34.6 minutes, earning a spot in the All-NBA G League Second Team.[19]

Indiana Pacers (2021–2023)

On April 1, 2021, Brissett signed a 10-day contract with the Indiana Pacers of the NBA.[20] Ten days later, he signed a second 10-day contract.[21]

On April 20, 2021, Brissett made his first career start in a 109–94 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, scoring 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field and 3-of-5 from three, along with six rebounds and a steal.[22] The next day, he signed a three year deal with the team[23] and started that night's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder scoring 23 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and recording 3 blocks.[24] On May 18, 2021, Brissett scored 23 points with five rebounds and two assists in a 144–117 play-in win over the Charlotte Hornets.[25]

Boston Celtics (2023–present)

On July 6, 2023, Brissett signed with the Boston Celtics.[26]

National team career

On May 24, 2022, Brissett agreed to a three-year commitment to play with the Canadian senior men's national team.[27]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Toronto 1907.1.361.200.8001.4.4.2.11.9
2020–21 Indiana 211624.7.483.423.7695.5.9.91.010.9
2021–22 Indiana 672523.3.411.350.6955.31.1.7.49.1
2022–23 Indiana 65216.7.386.310.7173.4.7.5.26.1
Career 1724319.2.412.344.7194.2.8.6.47.4

Play-in
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021 Indiana 2231.1.583.455–5.51.0.5.016.5
Career 2231.1.583.455–5.51.0.5.016.5

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Syracuse 373738.1.354.331.7878.8.91.2.814.9
2018–19 Syracuse 343433.0.393.270.6607.51.81.0.812.4
Career 717135.7.371.307.7368.21.31.1.813.7

Personal life

Brissett has an older brother named Dejon who was drafted second overall in the 2020 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts.[28]

References
  1. Fortier, Sam (November 9, 2017). "Oshae Brissett reluctantly left home to have a shot at making it big". DailyOrange.com.
  2. "Toronto-born Raptor Brissett thankful for time spent with baby daughter - TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. July 6, 2020.
  3. Zatzman, Louis (November 4, 2019). "For Oshae Brissett, Mississauga Will Always Be Home". Raptors Republic.
  4. Fortier, Sam (November 9, 2017). "Oshae Brissett reluctantly left home to have a shot at making it big". DailyOrange.com.
  5. McKee, Chris (November 16, 2016). "Mississauga Native Oshae Brissett Commits to Syracuse". FanSided. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  6. "Syracuse freshman Oshae Brissett making big impression". USA Today. February 1, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  7. Natt, Dennis (June 22, 2018). "What to expect from Oshae Brissett next season". The Post-Standard. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  8. Carlson, Chris (April 11, 2018). "Syracuse basketball officially announces Oshae Brissett will be back next season". The Post-Standard. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  9. Carlson, Chris (May 21, 2019). "Oshae Brissett leaving Syracuse basketball, will stay in NBA Draft". The Post-Standard. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  10. "Raptors Sign Robinson, Brissett and Konate". NBA.com press release. July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  11. "Raptors 905 Announce Opening Night Roster". NBA.com. November 6, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  12. "Raptors' Oshae Brissett: Moves back to G League". CBS Sports. November 20, 2019. Retrieved December 21, 2019.
  13. "Raptors' Oshae Brissett: Logs 12 points, six boards". CBS Sports. January 7, 2020. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  14. Burrows, Ben (March 6, 2020). "Was leaving early the right choice for Tyus Battle? Syracuse basketball overseas and in the NBA G League". The Post-Standard. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  15. "Raptors extend QOs to Boucher, Brissett". TSN. November 19, 2020.
  16. Ewing, Lori (December 1, 2020). "Toronto Raptors sign Canadian Oshae Brissett, unveil camp roster in Florida". CTV.
  17. "Raptors waive Brissett, Ellenson, Johnson ahead of regular season". Sportsnet. December 19, 2020.
  18. "Fort Wayne Mad Ants' announce 2021 roster for single site season". NBA.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  19. "OShae Brissett Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  20. "Pacers Sign Brissett to 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. April 1, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  21. "Pacers Sign Brissett to Second 10-Day Contract". NBA.com. April 11, 2021. Retrieved April 11, 2021.
  22. "Pacers' Oshae Brissett: Scores 13 in start". CBSSports.com. April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  23. "Pacers Sign Oshae Brissett". NBA.com. April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  24. "Pacers' small ball comes up big in 122-116 win over Thunder". ESPN.com. April 21, 2021. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  25. "Sabonis leads Pacers past Hornets 144-117 in play-in round". ESPN.com. May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  26. "Boston Celtics sign Brissett". NBA.com. July 6, 2023.
  27. "FOURTEEN ATHLETES COMMITTED TO REPRESENT CANADA AS SENIOR MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM SUMMER CORE REVEALED". Canada Basketball. Retrieved May 24, 2022.
  28. "Argos Select Dejon Brissett Second Overall". Canadian Football League. April 30, 2020.
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